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Does An MRI Pose A Threat For Patients With Embedded Metal?
Question: I have 5 stents in peripheral arteries, a mesh on a lung hernia repair, a clip on my heart appendage (done during aortic valve replacement), 3 clips in the breast from breast cancer and a gold and precious metal bar in my jaw. Is it safe to have a breast mri
Brief Answer:
I would recommend as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome and thank you for asking on HealthcareMagic!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that golden wires and coronary stents are usually compatible with MRI (not a contraindication).
The clips may be a problem in this situation.
But, I'd recommend you to provide to your attending physician all your previous medical reports on the surgery that you have performed, where if it is usually written the type of material used for the clips, the mesh, and stents.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr.Iliri
I would recommend as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome and thank you for asking on HealthcareMagic!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that golden wires and coronary stents are usually compatible with MRI (not a contraindication).
The clips may be a problem in this situation.
But, I'd recommend you to provide to your attending physician all your previous medical reports on the surgery that you have performed, where if it is usually written the type of material used for the clips, the mesh, and stents.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr.Iliri
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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